Rules for Overseas Surgery

Preparing for surgery in another country can be daunting – you have to find a quality hospital and a surgeon you trust as well as flights and accommodations. Here's where to start.

Find an accredited hospital.

Check with the Joint Commission International (JCI), an American nonprofit that accredits hospitals around the world for guidance. "JCI is transparent," says Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association. "You will actually be able to get the cell phone number of your doctor."